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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.33, 235.72 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.33, 235.72 and 103.20 is: 154.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.33 : 235.72 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.33/235.72 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.33x = 235.72 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.33x = 24,326.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,326.30/157.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.62

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